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We meet the first Wednesday of the month at 9:00 AM
MISSION STATEMENT: To love one another and to make Christ known.
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES:
SUNSHINE: Contact person: Susie Kainz ~ Call church office 365-5605
*To the members of Grace Lutheran Church and Armed Forces members: Cards are sent for Birthday’s, Get Well, Thinking of You, Births and Congratulation Cards.
*To members 80 or older: Valentine’s, Easter and Christmas cards.
PRAYER CHAIN: Contact person: Pastor Eric Thiele or church office 365-5605 or Marvel Prahl
*Maintain regular, confidential contact with those on the prayer chain and in the bulletin. Offer available church services (visitor, meeting with pastor, communion). Provide caring fellowship to those who are ill, afraid or in crisis.
* Add, remove and update the prayer chain and bulletin. Update prayer chain and bulletin requests. Forward all information to Grace Lutheran office [to be forwarded to all prayer chain members].
PARISH VISITORS: Contact person: Pastor Eric Thiele 365-5605 church phone
*To bring prayer [and possibly Holy Communion] to those who are unable to participate in parish life.
* Have passion and be a good listener. Be aware of important dates such as Birthday, Mother’s / Father’s Day, Easter, Christmas. Also be aware of family and friends.
* Visit your member on a schedule that works with both of you. Visits typically will include conversation and prayer. Some people are talkative some not. Let them know what is going on at Grace. Spiritual resources you may bring: Sunday Bulletin, printed copy of the pastor’s sermon, “Christ in Our Home” devotional book. Keep your visit to about an hour.
*Complete a report form after your visit and turn into the Church office.
GRACEFUL DINING: Contact person: BJ Kobierski ~ Call church office 365-5605
This event is for members of Grace to socialize and enjoy an evening together. For the summer months the coordinator arranges to have this event at individual homes [often with a theme] or in July the event is in Whiteside Park. In the winter months the coordinator assigns 3 -4 couple groups together and they rotate homes starting in February – May. Everyone is invited to join – single or couples.
OUTREACH: Contact Persons: Candace Bischoff or Marge Haugen ~ Call church office 365-5605
*Senior Social for retired persons in the spring
* At Christmas recognizes our 80 or older members living in homes or apartments with a fruit basket or other suitable gift from Grace Lutheran.
* Organize and conduct New Members orientation. Put up photos of new members with some personal background. Provide Grace coffee cups.
*Mail Thank You’s to guests and visitors.
*Facilitate production of Congregation Directory and informational brochure.
*Organize ‘The Service in the Park’ [July] : Get permit from the city of Ely by Sept. for the following year. Work with the Men’s Club for transporting chairs etc.
*Community Church BBQ: Help organize with the Methodist Church
* Keep the display sign in front of the Church up to date [i.e.: service hours, pastor, Sunday school and any other event that is taking place.]
Active Committee Members: April 2019
Candace Bischoff
Sally Carlson
Marge Haugen
Valerie Lovesness
Nancy McReady
Pat Merfeld
Arlene Today
Members that will help as needed:
Dolores Delaney
Sue Kainz
Connie O’Cane
We meet the first Wednesday of the month at 9:00 AM
MISSION STATEMENT: To love one another and to make Christ known.
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES:
SUNSHINE: Contact person: Susie Kainz ~ Call church office 365-5605
*To the members of Grace Lutheran Church and Armed Forces members: Cards are sent for Birthday’s, Get Well, Thinking of You, Births and Congratulation Cards.
*To members 80 or older: Valentine’s, Easter and Christmas cards.
PRAYER CHAIN: Contact person: Pastor Eric Thiele or church office 365-5605 or Marvel Prahl
*Maintain regular, confidential contact with those on the prayer chain and in the bulletin. Offer available church services (visitor, meeting with pastor, communion). Provide caring fellowship to those who are ill, afraid or in crisis.
* Add, remove and update the prayer chain and bulletin. Update prayer chain and bulletin requests. Forward all information to Grace Lutheran office [to be forwarded to all prayer chain members].
PARISH VISITORS: Contact person: Pastor Eric Thiele 365-5605 church phone
*To bring prayer [and possibly Holy Communion] to those who are unable to participate in parish life.
* Have passion and be a good listener. Be aware of important dates such as Birthday, Mother’s / Father’s Day, Easter, Christmas. Also be aware of family and friends.
* Visit your member on a schedule that works with both of you. Visits typically will include conversation and prayer. Some people are talkative some not. Let them know what is going on at Grace. Spiritual resources you may bring: Sunday Bulletin, printed copy of the pastor’s sermon, “Christ in Our Home” devotional book. Keep your visit to about an hour.
*Complete a report form after your visit and turn into the Church office.
GRACEFUL DINING: Contact person: BJ Kobierski ~ Call church office 365-5605
This event is for members of Grace to socialize and enjoy an evening together. For the summer months the coordinator arranges to have this event at individual homes [often with a theme] or in July the event is in Whiteside Park. In the winter months the coordinator assigns 3 -4 couple groups together and they rotate homes starting in February – May. Everyone is invited to join – single or couples.
OUTREACH: Contact Persons: Candace Bischoff or Marge Haugen ~ Call church office 365-5605
*Senior Social for retired persons in the spring
* At Christmas recognizes our 80 or older members living in homes or apartments with a fruit basket or other suitable gift from Grace Lutheran.
* Organize and conduct New Members orientation. Put up photos of new members with some personal background. Provide Grace coffee cups.
*Mail Thank You’s to guests and visitors.
*Facilitate production of Congregation Directory and informational brochure.
*Organize ‘The Service in the Park’ [July] : Get permit from the city of Ely by Sept. for the following year. Work with the Men’s Club for transporting chairs etc.
*Community Church BBQ: Help organize with the Methodist Church
* Keep the display sign in front of the Church up to date [i.e.: service hours, pastor, Sunday school and any other event that is taking place.]
Active Committee Members: April 2019
Candace Bischoff
Sally Carlson
Marge Haugen
Valerie Lovesness
Nancy McReady
Pat Merfeld
Arlene Today
Members that will help as needed:
Dolores Delaney
Sue Kainz
Connie O’Cane